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Bats come out and hunt at night to avoid competition with birds.
Bats have poor vision but an excellent sense of smell and hearing. Some species are even able to detect ultraviolet light, making them strong predators at night.
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No. Most bats come out at night because that is when their food comes out, insects. There are many species of bats that are about in the daytime too.
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